May is Asian Heritage Month

The month of May, declared Asian Heritage Month by the Government of Canada,
is a time to highlight the contributions of Asian Canadians to Canadian society. This is the 12th year
that Asian Heritage Month activities will be carried out in Manitoba.

Since the inaugural Asian Heritage Month in 1993, cities across Canada have held annual festivities.
In Manitoba, the Asian Heritage Society of Manitoba consisting of representatives
from the Japanese, Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese, Indo-Chinese, Korean,
Filipino organizations, have planned a variety of activities to share
the Asian cultures with other Canadians.

Last year, to commemorate Asian Heritage Month, Canada Post issued a series of 8 stamps celebrating Canadian Chinatown gateways, including one in Winnipeg.